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PLYMOUTH Laser 1989-1994 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

PLYMOUTH Laser 1989-1994 8 Photos
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Plymouth filled the gap after the dismissal of Eagle brand and carried over a few models from the axed car brand, such as the Laser.

Designed and built in Normal - Illinois at the Diamond Star plant, the Laser was a rebadged Mitsubishi Eclipse first generation, but without the all-wheel-drive variants offered by the Japanese brand. Plymouth tried to offer a budget sporty compact coupe vehicle under a $20,000 mark and succeeded.

The car’s exterior featured a narrow front end and a flat hood adorned by a bulge. Its short cabin and sloped rear window made the car a fierce competitor for the sport compact market. Its pop-up headlights spoiled the car’s look when they were open but made it look sleek with them closed down. At the back, the horizontal lines with sharp edges left the impression of a much wider car.

Inside, the front seats provided enough room for two adult-sized occupants, but the rear seats were cramped even for small children. Yet, they were good enough to carry some luggage for a longer trip. The trunk was not exactly spacious but was good enough for daily shopping.

Under the hood, Plymouth relied exclusively on Mitsubishi’s engines, either naturally aspirated or turbocharged. The latter and most potent version featured the famous 4G63 powerplant installed on the Lancer rally car as well. Unlike its more famous cousin, the Laser was available only as a front-wheel-drive vehicle. But it could still get an under eight-second nought-to-60 mph (0-97 kph) time.

PLYMOUTH Laser 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.8i 4AT (94 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT (94 HP)
  • 2.0i 4AT (137 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT (137 HP)
  • 2.0i Turbo 4AT (195 HP)
  • 2.0i Turbo 5MT (195 HP)

PLYMOUTH Laser
1.8i 4AT (94 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT (94 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1755 cm3
Power:69.1 KW @ 5000 RPM
94 HP @ 5000 RPM
93 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
142 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2624 lbs (1190 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

PLYMOUTH Laser
1.8i 5MT (94 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (94 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1755 cm3
Power:69.1 KW @ 5000 RPM
94 HP @ 5000 RPM
93 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
142 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2624 lbs (1190 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

PLYMOUTH Laser
2.0i 4AT (137 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 4AT (137 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:100.8 KW @ 6000 RPM
137 HP @ 6000 RPM
135 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
169 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2679 lbs (1215 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

PLYMOUTH Laser
2.0i 5MT (137 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (137 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:100.8 KW @ 6000 RPM
137 HP @ 6000 RPM
135 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
169 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2679 lbs (1215 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

PLYMOUTH Laser
2.0i Turbo 4AT (195 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i Turbo 4AT (195 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:143.4 KW @ 6000 RPM
195 HP @ 6000 RPM
192 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:204 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
276 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2745 lbs (1245 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

PLYMOUTH Laser
2.0i Turbo 5MT (195 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i Turbo 5MT (195 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:143.4 KW @ 6000 RPM
195 HP @ 6000 RPM
192 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:204 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
276 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.5 in (4331 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:97.2 in (2469 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2745 lbs (1245 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
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